Press Releases

Interstate 29 Scheduled to Close from Watertown to North Dakota Border at 6 p.m.

February 21, 2022
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says due to snow and high winds, Interstate 29 will be closed both northbound and southbound from the city of Watertown to the North Dakota border beginning at 6 p.m.

Spring Load Restriction - Press Release #2 (Week of Feb. 21-25, 2022)

February 18, 2022
Spring Load Limit Restrictions will apply to the road segment(s) and at the indicated weight limit shown in the table below.

SDDOT Seeks Feedback on Public Involvement Plan (PIP)

February 14, 2022
The South Dakota Department of Transportation(SDDOT) is focused on placing the customers’ perspective at the center of continuous efforts to improve mobility for all. SDDOT recently developed a comprehensive framework for future community engagement through a Public Involvement Plan (PIP).

Spring Load Restriction - Press Release #1 (Week of Feb. 14-18, 2022)

February 14, 2022
Spring Load Limit Restrictions will apply to the road segment(s) and at the indicated weight limit shown in the table.

Proposed Spring Load Restrictions for 2022 Posted

February 09, 2022
Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime from February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw. A map of state proposed spring load restrictions and a list of county roads are posted at https://sdtruckinfo.sd.gov/spring-load-restrictions/ and on the SD511 website at https://sd511.org/.